【环球财经】新加坡民航局公布可持续航空燃料附加费标准

Core Viewpoint - The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has announced a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) surcharge to support the green transition of the aviation industry, effective from April 1, 2026, for departing flights [1][2]. Group 1: SAF Surcharge Details - The surcharge is part of Singapore's "Sustainable Aviation Hub Blueprint," aiming for a 1% SAF usage rate by 2026 and 3% to 5% by 2030 [1]. - The surcharge varies based on flight distance and cabin class, with four geographical zones defined: Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia/South Asia/Australia/Papua New Guinea, Africa/Central Asia/Europe/Middle East/Pacific Islands/New Zealand, and the Americas [1]. - For economy and preferred economy class passengers, the surcharge ranges from 1 SGD (Southeast Asia) to 10.4 SGD (Americas), while business and first-class passengers will pay four times the economy surcharge, ranging from 4 SGD to 41.6 SGD [1]. Group 2: Implementation and Management - The surcharge will be collected only from passengers departing from Singapore, with transit passengers exempted to maintain Changi Airport's competitive edge [1]. - Cargo flight surcharges will be calculated based on weight and distance, with rates from 0.01 to 0.15 SGD per kilogram [1]. - The collected fees will be deposited into a statutory "SAF Fund" managed by CAAS, specifically for SAF procurement and related costs, with a new company, SAFCo, responsible for procurement and distribution [2].